1938-1939 Academic Catalog

GENERAL INFORMATION 15 Alumni Meeting.-On the evening previous to Com– mencement Day, it is the custom for the alumni to hold their annual business meeting and dinner in the Alford Memorial Gymnasium. To this come friends, former students, faculty, students, and alumni. All of these affairs afford splendid op– portunities for the highest type of social gatherings. Cedar Day.-On the first Wednesday of June, during commencement week, is a gala time, or Cedar Day. The classes of the college give stunts, songs are sung, the May Pole is celebrated. An oration is delivered. Baseball is played with a team of some visiting college. Colors are unfurled. People gather by the thousands from far and near. It is the popular day of the year. Commencement Day.-The crowning day of the year is the first Friday of June. The hour is ten o'clock in the morn– ing. The place is the CedarviHe Opera House. A larg'e con– course always greets the graduates to give them well wishes for the future. Opening Day.-The opening day of the year is another attraction for the public as well as the students. The opening day this year is Wednesday, September 7. The exercises at 11 A. M. will consist of devotions, and address, good music, and the organization of the school for the year. All are welcome. Day of Prayer.-The first Friday in February is observed as the Day of Prayer for colleges and public schools. PUBLICATIONS College Bulletin.-The College Bulletin is issued month– ly from the College Office. In addition to the purely collegte matter, it contains alumni news and student news. Students, alumni, and friends can -render valuable service to the college by sending names and addresses of prospective students and also names and addresses of men and women of means who are willing to give to the support of a Christian college. Any sum will be gladly received, thankfully acknowledged, and wisely used. ATHLETICS Athletic Field.-The athletic field has a foot-ball grid– iron, a baseball diamond, and a double tennis court. Basket– ball is played in the gymnasium.